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#1772

elbow lift - reverse push-up

Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
upper back

How to perform

  1. 1

    Start by lying face down on the ground with your legs extended and your hands placed directly under your shoulders.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and press through your palms to lift your upper body off the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

  3. 3

    Pause at the top for a moment, squeezing your upper back muscles.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

triceps
shoulders